H.I.K.E. fundraiser

Hello jobie sisters!

I hope that everyone is getting excited for the Skate for H.I.K.E. event. Being a figure skater I'm hoping to not fall on my hiney several times :P I'm looking forward to seeing all my jobie sisters and watching the adults skating/falling/skating with us :)

This year, at the Skate for H.I.K.E. event, I was hoping that each bethel would donate a basket for a silent auction.These baskets can contain anything and/or be themed if you would like, as long as everything in it is jobie appropriate :) All the proceeds will go to H.I.K.E. The baskets will be bid on at the event.

Ideas for baskets could be movie themed, jobie themed, and for the beginner skater a first aid kit with ice packs and padding. Be creative and have fun. It all goes to a good cause.

I hope that all the bethels will participate by donating a basket, enjoying the skating and maybe, you can go home with a basket of your own at this great fundraiser. I can't wait to see you at the skate for H.I.K.E.

Jobie love,

Celeste Prince

A Great Jobie Weekend and a lot of Chicken (Banquets)!

Last weekend many Daughters and Adults from all over the state traveled to Warren for Bethels 49 & 31's Official Visits.  Both Bethels had very nice OVs and had support from Bethel Sisters from several different Bethels.  Bethel 49 initiated a new member, named Brandie.  The Bethels had a nice lunch of soup and salad in between the meetings and there were many fun things available to see and purchase for HIKE.  Later that evening I had the opportunity to chill out and go swimming with the GBHQ Ashley, OMC Celeste and Alyssa P back at the hotel.  What a great way to relax after a long day of meetings!

The next day we traveled to Bethel 80 in Akron for their OV.  They had a great turnout and honored their Grand Bethel Officers and HIKE Rep.  They also initiated a new member, Cassie.  It was great to see so many people fill the sidelines and the Grand Bethel girls look fabulous in their Hot Pink Dresses!  It was a long weekend of Jobie fun, but lots of fun and fellowship was shared by all.

The next day, OMJD Elizabeth, Mr. Eisleben and myself, traveled to the Grand Council Banquet in Columbus.  We also attended the Grand Chapter banquet and the Grand Commandry banquet this week too.    Elizabeth represented Ohio Job's Daughters very well by giving 3 thoughtful and meaningful speaches throughout the week.  It was great to visit with DeMolay's State Master Councelor, Bob, and Rainbow's Grand Worthy Advisor, Holly, as well as many officers of the other Masonic bodies.  However, it did seem like we ate a whole lot of chicken!

We are now in the full swing of fall and the changing of the leaves is a beautiful sight.  I hope you all are enjoying the cooler weather and all the fun things that come with it, football, hayrides, pumpkins and bonfires.

Here are some of the coming events:
October 19 Bethel 10 & 69 OV @ Bethel 10 in Springfield 7pm
October 29 Bethel 22 & 71 OV @ Bethel 71 in Groveport 4pm, followed by the Fall Ball, all are welcome
October 30 Bethel 35 & 61 OV @ Bethel 35 in Girard 4pm, preceded by Niles Halloween parade @ 12pm
November 5 Statewide HIKE at Big Walnut Skate Club in Sunbury, Ohio 2:30pm

We hope to see you soon!

Bethels 28 & 45

OV season has officially started!  Bethels 28 & 45 kicked it off with a wonderful meeting and initiated two new members.  Bethel 28 initiated Bailey and my niece, Trinity, joined Bethel 45. Many people attended from all over the state and the sister Bethels did a great job working together.

Next stop Warren, Ohio for Bethels 49 &  31.

See you our travels!

Before the Game OSU Pancake Breakfast

Bethel #28 is hosting a Pancake Breakfast before each "HOME" OSU Game at the Grand Lodge in Worthington starting September 24th from 8am to 11am. Please come out and join them for breakfast on the following dates:

September 24
October 1
October 15
November 5
November 19

Thanks
Bethel #28

September is Almost Over!

Well school has started and many Jobie meetings have begun. Hope everyone is studying their parts and floorwork.

Our first OV for the Fall term is September 26th at Bethel #28. This is #28 & #45 joint OV. I understand they will be taking in two new girls, one for each Bethel. That is awesome! Girls get out there and get some petitions. Last year we started on the up move again, let's keep it climbing!

As some of you may not know, I have stepped down as BG from Bethel #45. Jami Heyder Oyster is now the new BG. Jami has done this before and I am sure she will do a good job. I wish the best of luck to her and all the council members.

Mr. Anderson and I have been working on some ideas for the 2013-2014 Grand Session and will be sending out forms to your bethel. We would like the girls to help give ideas on what they would like to do at Job a Rama, Winter Weekend, etc. at our Session. We have some good ideas, but we want to make sure they are what you would like also.

Also, we are going to do some fundraisers over the next two years to help raise money to help defray some of the cost of our state events so maybe more girls can attend. We have many ideas and would sure love to have your help.

October is looking to be a very busy month for EVERYONE! Please be safe in your travels and will check in later.

Linda Davies, PBG
Grand Guide

Hello Everyone!

I wanted to express how much fun Job a Rama was this year! It was a great weekend! I started off by attending the Grand Bethel overnight at Hiram Lodge in Delaware, Ohio with the girls getting ready for School of Instruction. Friday we held practice and went swimming. We had a good splashing and dunking battle going strong until we had to leave the pool due to thunder. We declared the battle to continue Saturday at Job a Rama!

On Saturday the girls were put into teams to play games which was part of the School of Instruction. In one game the girls had to match the name and title of some of the Grand Offices. (I do believe we need to have Mr. Hampton put a sign on his back saying "Grand Treasurer".) Another game, they had cards for each bethel officer and they had to place them in the closing cross formation, plus many more games. We had quite a few Jobie to Bee's there who really enjoyed these games. Everyone had a great time!

Then the water battle was on! It took 15 girls to dunk Mr. Anderson but they finally got him! It was a site to see!!!

Later we had a talent show and the girls did a terrific job, even getting the adults involved. These girls have great imaginations! A fun time was had by everyone.

Thank you Mrs. Oyster and crew for a terrific weekend!

Linda Davies, Grand Guide

Summer fun

Hi everyone,
I hope all of you have had a great summer so far. Our next event is Job-A-Rama very shortly.
On Aug.19 -21 at the Greenwood Lakes camp in Delaware. There will be tons of fun and Yes, swimming, for all to enjoy. Hope to see all of you there.

Mr. Eisleben
Your Associate Grand Guardian